Fuel Injectors Question

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Fuel Injectors Question

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I have a question regarding the fuel line attachment to the Injectors.

When I took them offf, they had only the "Cap" on the fuel line at both the injector and rail ends, i.e. no clamps. It has been like that for decades.

I have bought high pressure fuel line clamps and wonder if we would use the clamps WITH the caps or just use the clamps when re-installing the fuel line? It looks like the clamps would slightly overhang the nipple end of the injector when the caps are installed. Anyone have knowledge in this area? Thanks.

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Re: Fuel Injectors Question

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i would toss the caps if you are using clamps
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Re: Fuel Injectors Question

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Thanks, azruss, thats what I suspected, but I wanted to be sure. I am not sure I am comfortable with the clamp pressure hanging out over the end of the nipple. I am surprised that the caps alone seem to work, but they lasted a few decades on my car. An hour or so more and hopefully this thing will be running again!

I can't say enough good about OK INjectors too! I overnighted them the injectors on Thursday afternoon, and I got them back this morning USPS overnight. They are thorough and courteous and the price is right. They were willing to wait for payment while the money I added to my PayPal account clears. A top notch outfit that I would not hesitate to recommend!

My car was running ok, but from the test report, it should run a lot better now after refurbishment!

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'80 FI Spider 2000
'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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